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2 Russians hurt in Turkey road accident in serious condition

Eighteen tourists from Novosibirsk, including five children, were rushed to Antalya hospitals

MOSCOW, October 13 (Itar-Tass) — Two Russians injured in a road accident in Turkey are in serious condition, Russia 24 news cannel reported on Wednesday evening citing representatives of the Rosturism Federal Tourism Agency.

The car crash occurred 80 kilometers from Antalya, when an articulated truck rammed a mini bus on its way from the Colakli tourism center. Eighteen tourists from Novosibirsk, including five children, were rushed to Antalya hospitals. Police launched a probe into the road accident.

Earlier, officials at the Russian Ministry of Public Health and Social Development said "insurance policies will cover the expenses on the treatment of the victims."